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Naruto’sspin-off sequel seriesBorutois finally able to live up to the name of its predecessor as the protagonist of the series has gone through a big power upgrade since the time skip training of three years.Borutohas changed into an entirely different person and this has got some fans excited for the upcoming events in the series.
Many fans are waiting for the final fight betweenBorutoand his rival Kawaki, who is also his adopted brother. This fight has caused fans to be excited as it was shown as the intro of the series at the beginning of the first episode, but a recent inclusion by Masashi Kishimoto in the series has led fans to believe thatBorutomight have his final battle with someone else.
Fans believe that this someone else is the Otsutsuki God, Shibai Otsutsuki who is the strongest character to ever exist inBorutoverse. Shibai was first mentioned by Amado during a conversation withNarutoand is termed the God of Otsutsuki. He is inspired by a Japanese folklore yōkai called Mokumokuren.
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Shibai Otsutsuki is Inspired from Mokumokuren
WhenShibai Otsutsukiwas first mentioned inBoruto, the image that was used to denote God was inspired by a Japanese yōkai(a class of supernatural spirits) called Mokumokuren from Japanese mythology. There have been a lot of legends about Mokumokuren that have been famous all over Japan.
Shibai otsutsuki picture was inspired by the Mokumokuren
The legend of Mokumokuren is an ancient tale from Japanese folklore
The stories of mokumokuren vary, but all of them involve the creature’s ability to take the eyes of those who encounter it.#BORUTOpic.twitter.com/Ko3tngbwF3
— Marcel pi ✨ (@Marcelpi3)August 12, 2025
The Mokumokuren yōkai is an intriguing being that manifests as spectral eyes on shōji, or paper sliding doors. An eerie atmosphere is created by these eyes, which watch everything that occurs within a house. The direct translation of the word “Mokumokuren” is “many eyes” or “continuous eyes.” The Japanese believe that the Mokumokuren is one of the original occupants of haunted dwellings.
Just like Mokumokuren’s eyes cover all the walls in the room, Shibai’s depiction inBorutofeatures him being covered by a lot of eyes that are all focused on him. A theory states that Shibai might be the final villain inBoruto’sstory.
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Shibai Otsutsuki Will Be The Final Antagonist inBoruto
According to a fan theory on X posted by@Krisbobotv,Boruto’sactual ultimate fight could be against the Otsutsuki God, Shibai Otsutsuki. Shibai Otsutsuki is unquestionably the most powerful character in theNarutofranchise. As mentioned in the series, Shibai sacrificed countless worlds in his pursuit of power.
According to the theory, during the three-year time jump,Borutoexperienced a vision of the planet being in imminent danger.Borutohas grown more somber and composed as a result of his perspective of the near future. As Shibai has the capability and the power to destroy planets easily, this may be a hint that Shibai, may turn out to be the series’ last nemesis andBorutomight have to battle with him to save the planet.
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Additionally, the series’ manga creator,Masashi Kishimoto, gave the post-time skipBorutothe title “God Killer,” which may have been a hint at how he would put an end to the real God of the Otsutsuki clan. Although it is a theory, Kishimoto mentioning the Otsutsuki God so many times in the series, can’t just be in vain.
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
